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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1921
Page
6
A Washington Republic survey shows staples in dry goods falling 35 to 66 percent over the year. Gingham and taffetas lead declines while demand rises for ginghams, percales, and voiles as shortages complicate availability.
Mrs. Lloyd Lytle entertained a group of friends at her East Main Street residence with fancy work, a three course luncheon, and floral centerpieces. Carlton and Robert Lytle helped receive guests, while Charles Lytle and Heinrich Eicher served the meal and Helen Wilson assisted.
Mrs. Be. 8. HH. McCauley of Beaver heads the Pennsylvania State School Directors association, the first woman honored with the presidency. Native Korean women form an association for educational development, running a school lecture course and public engagement.
A National Kindergarten Association piece urges growing kindergarten access as 17 states push for laws to establish kindergartens. It contrasts giving to starving children abroad with saving on early education, insisting education now prevents costly crime later. The article notes the group’s address in New York City.
Mrs Kanath entertains Navajo club this afternoon at her home. Daughters of Isabella sew circle hosted by Mrs Thomas Wheelan. South of Town Embroidery club hosted at Mrs Ed Wrights. Mothers Club hosted by Mrs Roy Mallory. Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid holds all day meeting at Mrs Walter Gardners. Daughters of Isabella regular meeting this evening.
Mrs John Skipton provides Washington Pie with separated egg whites folded in last and a stiff batter. Ingredients include 1 cup sugar 1 1 2 cups sifted flour 1 large tbsp baking powder 2 tbsp milk or water. Divide batter and bake in two small pie pans. A cream topping follows.
A recipe describes slicing two cakes and placing cream between sections to form two pies. It details heating milk with a sugar flour mixture, then thickening with butter and chocolate or a chocolate alternative, and finishing with whipped cream on top if desired.
The Woman's Auxiliary to the American Legion organized under Mrs M Hollinger announces a bake sale for Saturday April 2 in the west side room of the square previously used by the Sanitary Grocery. Committees work hard to ensure ample treats for a big sale.
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